Enjoy active exploration amid a dramatic scenery of mountains, fjords, rivers and glaciers along the Inside Passage of Alaska and British Columbia. Led by our Expedition Team of naturalists and experts, learn all about the nature and wildlife we encounter. Learn about the living indigenous culture of the region from the Kwakwaka'wakw people; explore the charming provincial capital of Victoria; and sail the waters where orcas gather to hunt in Johnstone Strait.
Highlights
Hike the San Juan Islands, and cruise nearby waters in British Columbia where orcas gather annually to hunt within the isles’ inlets and bays
Sail into Glacier Bay National Park and spend a full day discovering the grand scale of the mountains, fjords, and active glaciers
Stroll through the 100-year-old fishing town of Petersburg and learn about its Norwegian heritage
In Misty Fjords National Monument, kayak along sheer cliffs and forested backwaters
With luck, witness the northern lights and capture them with help from your certified photo instructor
Explore the wild and remote areas of Southeast Alaska by special use permit with the Tongass National Forest
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Itinerary
Multiple routes available
Some departures follow a modified itinerary. Please refer to departure dates for exact routing of your departure.
2026 (Northbound)
Download ItineraryStarts atSeattle, WashingtonEnds atSitka, Alaska
Day 1
Seattle, Washington / Embark Ship
Arrive in Seattle, Washington state's largest city, and embark National Geographic Quest or National Geographic Venture.
Arrival Time: Arrive by 2:00 p.m. local time.
Arrival City: Seattle
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 1
Seattle, Washington / Embark ShipArrive in Seattle, Washington state's largest city, and embark National Geographic Quest or National Geographic Venture.
Arrival Time: Arrive by 2:00 p.m. local time.
Arrival City: Seattle
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2
San Juan Islands, Washington
Visit the more remote of the San Juan Islands, an archipelago in northern Washington State perfect for kayaking, exploring by Zodiac and hiking. Walks with your expert staff will familiarize you with the natural and cultural history of the rugged northwest coast region.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
San Juan Islands, WashingtonVisit the more remote of the San Juan Islands, an archipelago in northern Washington State perfect for kayaking, exploring by Zodiac and hiking. Walks with your expert staff will familiarize you with the natural and cultural history of the rugged northwest coast region.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Victoria, British Columbia
Clear into Canada in the charming city of Victoria and choose from several tailor-made options to explore based on your interests. Visit private gardens, bike along the waterfront or take a stroll through history in Old Town. In the evening, enjoy a private reception at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Victoria, British ColumbiaClear into Canada in the charming city of Victoria and choose from several tailor-made options to explore based on your interests. Visit private gardens, bike along the waterfront or take a stroll through history in Old Town. In the evening, enjoy a private reception at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Gulf Islands
Located in the Strait of Georgia, between the mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands are a nature lover's paradise. Explore the myriad islets and rocky coasts, and keep an eye out for harbor seals and an array of seabirds, shorebirds and birds of prey.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Gulf IslandsLocated in the Strait of Georgia, between the mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands are a nature lover's paradise. Explore the myriad islets and rocky coasts, and keep an eye out for harbor seals and an array of seabirds, shorebirds and birds of prey.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Alert Bay and Johnstone Strait, British Columbia
Sail through Johnstone Strait, a waterway cut through a magnificently wild and scenic area of mountains and islands. These ocean waters are also home to extraordinary marine mammals and bird watching. Visit the Big House in the First Nations village of Alert Bay, Canada and gain insight from the Kwakwaka'wakw people who will share their art, music and regional knowledge.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Alert Bay and Johnstone Strait, British ColumbiaSail through Johnstone Strait, a waterway cut through a magnificently wild and scenic area of mountains and islands. These ocean waters are also home to extraordinary marine mammals and bird watching. Visit the Big House in the First Nations village of Alert Bay, Canada and gain insight from the Kwakwaka'wakw people who will share their art, music and regional knowledge.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 6-7
Inside Passage of British Columbia
Cruise northward along the pristine coastline in search of whales, dolphins, bears, deer and other wildlife. Go ashore to explore or kayak among the many bays and inlets.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 6-7
Inside Passage of British ColumbiaCruise northward along the pristine coastline in search of whales, dolphins, bears, deer and other wildlife. Go ashore to explore or kayak among the many bays and inlets.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
Misty Fjords, Alaska
Enjoy the day soaking up the spectacular scenery of Alaska's Misty Fjords National Monument, a 2.3-million-acre wilderness of shear rock walls, temperate rain forest and glacier-sculpted waterways. Kayak in the still, forested backwaters of this protected national treasure and discover a pristine habitat for brown bears, bald eagles, harbor seals and more.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
Misty Fjords, AlaskaEnjoy the day soaking up the spectacular scenery of Alaska's Misty Fjords National Monument, a 2.3-million-acre wilderness of shear rock walls, temperate rain forest and glacier-sculpted waterways. Kayak in the still, forested backwaters of this protected national treasure and discover a pristine habitat for brown bears, bald eagles, harbor seals and more.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9
Petersburg
Search for humpback whales on the approach to picturesque Petersburg, a small fishing village on Alaska’s Mitkof Island that retains much of its Norwegian heritage. Explore a unique Southeast Alaska ecosystem, the muskeg, with stunted trees and carnivorous plants. There is an opportunity to stretch your legs with an optional bike ride around town. This evening, enjoy a crab feast.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9
PetersburgSearch for humpback whales on the approach to picturesque Petersburg, a small fishing village on Alaska’s Mitkof Island that retains much of its Norwegian heritage. Explore a unique Southeast Alaska ecosystem, the muskeg, with stunted trees and carnivorous plants. There is an opportunity to stretch your legs with an optional bike ride around town. This evening, enjoy a crab feast.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10
Tracy Arm-Ford’s Terror Wilderness
Voyage into Tracy or Endicott Arm, both spectacular fjords with waterfalls cascading from glacially carved walls. See the soaring Dawes or South Sawyer Glacier up close and take a cruise in a Zodiac for an unbeatable view among sculpted icebergs. Keep an eye out for harbor seals, harbor porpoises and arctic terns.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10
Tracy Arm-Ford’s Terror WildernessVoyage into Tracy or Endicott Arm, both spectacular fjords with waterfalls cascading from glacially carved walls. See the soaring Dawes or South Sawyer Glacier up close and take a cruise in a Zodiac for an unbeatable view among sculpted icebergs. Keep an eye out for harbor seals, harbor porpoises and arctic terns.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11
Glacier Bay National Park
Spend the entire day cruising amid the coves, fjords, tidewater glaciers, and majestic mountains of Glacier Bay National Park. See glaciers that end abruptly at the water’s edge and observe them calving, when tons of ice separate and crash into the water accompanied by a thunderous sound.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11
Glacier Bay National ParkSpend the entire day cruising amid the coves, fjords, tidewater glaciers, and majestic mountains of Glacier Bay National Park. See glaciers that end abruptly at the water’s edge and observe them calving, when tons of ice separate and crash into the water accompanied by a thunderous sound.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12
Inian Islands / Icy Strait
Cruise among the Inian Islands, where Steller sea lions and sea otters abound. Hike nearby islands, kayak, and search for whales in the nutrient-rich waters of Icy Strait.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12
Inian Islands / Icy StraitCruise among the Inian Islands, where Steller sea lions and sea otters abound. Hike nearby islands, kayak, and search for whales in the nutrient-rich waters of Icy Strait.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13
Exploring Baranof or Chichagof Island
Spend a full day kayaking, hiking, and searching for bubble-net feeding or breaching humpback whales.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13
Exploring Baranof or Chichagof IslandSpend a full day kayaking, hiking, and searching for bubble-net feeding or breaching humpback whales.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14
Sitka / Disembark Ship
Disembark in Sitka and transfer to the airport for flights home.
Departure Time: After 10:30 a.m. local time.
Departure City: Sitka, Alaska
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 14
Sitka / Disembark ShipDisembark in Sitka and transfer to the airport for flights home.
Departure Time: After 10:30 a.m. local time.
Departure City: Sitka, Alaska
Meals Included: Breakfast
Please review the Essential Eligibility Criteria for hiking activities on this voyage.
The National Park Service, Department of Interior authorizes Lindblad Expeditions as a Concessioner to provide Tour Vessel Services within Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Ships
National Geographic Venture
GUESTS 100
CABINS 50
DECKS 4
American-flagged, she is ideal for discovering domestic waters. Her design innovations were informed by 50+ years of expedition expertise to ensure extraordinary discoveries.
National Geographic Quest
GUESTS 100
CABINS 50
DECKS 4
National Geographic Quest was purpose-built to explore the Americas, her design and engineering informed by nearly 40 years of experience in these regions.
Expedition Team
Our captains, crew, staff and guides make up the most experienced team in the industry—committed to making every voyage unforgettable. Veteran captains, with decades at sea, are experts at navigating in all conditions, while seasoned naturalists bring advanced knowledge in fields such as geology, wildlife biology and climate science. Many of these professionals have been with us for decades, and their insights bring each destination to life in ways that profoundly enrich your journey. Their expertise is the foundation for the meaningful and transformative experiences we offer in the world’s most extraordinary places.
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